Lantronix XSENSO 21A2 User manual

Part Number 900-629-R

Revision B March 2013

xSenso

User Guide

 xSenso 2100

 xSenso 21A2

 xSenso 21R2

xSenso User Guide 2

Copyright & Trademark

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Warranty

For details on the Lantronix warranty policy, please go to our web site at

www.lantronix.com/support/warranty

.

Contacts

Lantronix Corporate Headquarters

167 Technology Drive

Irvine, CA 92618, USA

Toll Free: 800-526-8766

Phone: 949-453-3990

Fax: 949-450-7249

Technical Support

Online: www.lantronix.com/support

Sales Offices

For a current list of our domestic and international sales offices, go to the Lantronix web site at

www.lantronix.com/about/contact

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Disclaimer

The information in this guide may change without notice. The manufacturer assumes no

responsibility for any errors that may appear in this guide.

Revision History

Date Rev. Comments

July 2012 A Initial document for firmware release 7.4.0.0.

March 2013 B Updated for firmware release 7.6.0.0R10 and added xSenso 21A2 and

xSenso 21R2.

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Table of Contents

Copyright & Trademark ______________________________________________________2

Warranty _________________________________________________________________2

Contacts _________________________________________________________________2

Disclaimer ________________________________________________________________2

Revision History ___________________________________________________________2

List of Figures ____________________________________________________________10

List of Tables _____________________________________________________________11

1: Using This Guide 13

Purpose and Audience _____________________________________________________13

Summary of Chapters ______________________________________________________13

Additional Documentation ___________________________________________________14

2: Introduction 15

Key Features _____________________________________________________________15

Applications ______________________________________________________________16

Sample Applications ____________________________________________________16

Protocol Support _________________________________________________________17

Troubleshooting Capabilities _________________________________________________18

Configuration Methods _____________________________________________________18

Configuration Using the MGMT (USB) Port __________________________________18

xSenso Wiring Example ____________________________________________________19

Addresses and Port Numbers ________________________________________________20

Hardware Address _____________________________________________________20

IP Address ___________________________________________________________20

Port Numbers _________________________________________________________20

Product Information Label ___________________________________________________20

3: Installation of xSenso 22

Package Contents _________________________________________________________22

User-Supplied Items _______________________________________________________22

xSenso 2100 Isolation Block Diagram _________________________________________23

Hardware Components _____________________________________________________23

Front/Top Panel _______________________________________________________23

Right Side Panel _______________________________________________________25

Back Panel ___________________________________________________________26

Installing the xSenso _______________________________________________________26

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4: Installation of xSenso 21A2 28

Package Contents _________________________________________________________28

User-Supplied Items _______________________________________________________28

xSenso 21A2 Isolation Block Diagram _________________________________________29

Hardware Components _____________________________________________________29

Front/Top Panel _______________________________________________________29

Side Panels __________________________________________________________32

Back Panel ___________________________________________________________32

Installing the xSenso _______________________________________________________33

5: Installation of xSenso 21R2 34

Package Contents _________________________________________________________34

User-Supplied Items _______________________________________________________34

xSenso 21R2 Block Diagram ________________________________________________35

Hardware Components _____________________________________________________35

Front/Top Panel _______________________________________________________35

Side Panels __________________________________________________________38

Back Panel ___________________________________________________________38

Installing the xSenso _______________________________________________________39

6: Using DeviceInstaller 40

Accessing xSenso Using DeviceInstaller _______________________________________40

Device Detail Summary _____________________________________________________40

7: Configuration Using Web Manager 42

Accessing Web Manager ___________________________________________________42

xSenso Home and Device Status Pages ____________________________________45

Live Reading Pages and Configuration Pages ___________________________________46

Web Manager Components _________________________________________________47

Navigating Web Manager ___________________________________________________48

8: Network Settings 50

Network Interface Settings __________________________________________________50

To Configure Network Interface Settings ____________________________________51

To View Network Interface Status _________________________________________51

Network Link Settings ______________________________________________________52

To Configure Network Link Settings ________________________________________52

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9: Analog Input, Output and Relay Settings 53

DAQ Format _____________________________________________________________53

To Configure DAQ Settings ______________________________________________54

Analog Input _____________________________________________________________55

To Configure Analog Settings _____________________________________________56

Analog Output ____________________________________________________________56

To Configure Analog Output Settings _______________________________________57

Relay Output _____________________________________________________________57

To Configure Relay Settings ______________________________________________58

10: Chart 59

Data Chart Configuration ___________________________________________________60

To Configure Data Chart Settings _________________________________________60

11: Logging 61

Data Logging Configuration _________________________________________________63

To Configure Data Logging Settings _______________________________________63

12: Reading 64

Data Reading Configuration _________________________________________________65

To View Data Reading Settings ___________________________________________65

13: Action Settings 66

Alarms and Reports _______________________________________________________66

Actions Available for Alarms and Reports _______________________________________66

To Configure Terminal Block Power Alarm Settings ____________________________71

To Configure Barrel Connector Power Alarm Settings __________________________71

To Configure Input 1 and 2 Alarm Settings __________________________________72

To Configure Status Reports 1 and 2 Settings ________________________________72

To Configure Output 1 and 2 Alarm Settings _________________________________72

14: Tunnel and Modbus Settings 73

Tunnel Settings ___________________________________________________________73

Accept Mode __________________________________________________________73

To Configure Tunnel Accept Mode Settings __________________________________74

Modbus Settings __________________________________________________________75

To Configure Modbus Settings ____________________________________________75

Supported Modbus TCP/IP Functions and Registers ___________________________75

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15: Services Settings 77

DNS Settings _____________________________________________________________77

To View or Configure DNS Settings: _______________________________________77

FTP Settings _____________________________________________________________78

To Configure FTP Settings _______________________________________________78

Syslog Settings ___________________________________________________________78

To View or Configure Syslog Settings: ______________________________________79

HTTP Settings ____________________________________________________________79

To Configure HTTP Settings _____________________________________________80

To Configure HTTP Authentication _________________________________________81

RSS Settings _____________________________________________________________81

To Configure RSS Settings ______________________________________________82

SNMP Settings ___________________________________________________________82

To Configure SNMP Settings _____________________________________________83

SMTP Settings ___________________________________________________________83

To Configure SMTP Network Stack Settings _________________________________84

16: Security Settings 85

SSH Settings _____________________________________________________________85

SSH Server Host Keys __________________________________________________85

SSH Client Known Hosts ________________________________________________86

SSH Server Authorized Users ____________________________________________86

SSH Client Users ______________________________________________________87

To Configure SSH Settings ______________________________________________88

SSL Settings _____________________________________________________________88

Certificate and Key Generation ___________________________________________89

To Create a New Credential ______________________________________________89

Certificate Upload Settings _______________________________________________90

To Configure an Existing SSL Credential ____________________________________90

Trusted Authorities _____________________________________________________91

To Upload an Authority Certificate _________________________________________91

17: Maintenance and Diagnostics Settings 92

Filesystem Settings ________________________________________________________92

File Display ___________________________________________________________92

To Display Files _______________________________________________________92

File Modification _______________________________________________________93

File Transfer __________________________________________________________93

To Transfer or Modify Filesystem Files ______________________________________94

Protocol Stack Settings _____________________________________________________94

IP Settings ___________________________________________________________94

To Configure IP Network Stack Settings ____________________________________94

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ICMP Settings _________________________________________________________95

To Configure ICMP Network Stack Settings __________________________________95

ARP Settings _________________________________________________________95

To Configure ARP Network Stack Settings __________________________________95

SMTP Settings ________________________________________________________96

To Configure ARP Network Stack Settings __________________________________96

Diagnostics ______________________________________________________________96

Hardware ____________________________________________________________96

To View Hardware Information ____________________________________________96

IP Sockets ___________________________________________________________97

To View the List of IP Sockets ____________________________________________97

Ping ________________________________________________________________97

To Ping a Remote Host _________________________________________________97

Traceroute ___________________________________________________________98

To Perform a Traceroute ________________________________________________98

Log _________________________________________________________________98

To Configure the Diagnostic Log Output ____________________________________98

Memory ______________________________________________________________99

To View Memory Usage _________________________________________________99

Processes ____________________________________________________________99

To View Process Information _____________________________________________99

Threads ________________________________________________________________100

To View Thread Information _____________________________________________100

Clock __________________________________________________________________100

To Configure the Clock _________________________________________________101

System Settings _________________________________________________________101

To Reboot or Restore Factory Defaults ____________________________________101

Discovery and Query Port __________________________________________________102

To Configure Discovery ________________________________________________102

18: Advanced Settings 103

Email Settings ___________________________________________________________103

To View, Configure and Send Email _______________________________________103

Command Line Interface Settings ____________________________________________104

Basic CLI Settings ____________________________________________________104

To View and Configure Basic CLI Settings __________________________________104

Telnet Settings _______________________________________________________105

To Configure Telnet Settings ____________________________________________105

SSH Settings ________________________________________________________105

To Configure SSH Settings _____________________________________________106

XML Settings ____________________________________________________________106

XML: Export Configuration ______________________________________________106

To Export Configuration in XML Format ____________________________________107

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XML: Export Status ____________________________________________________107

To Export in XML Format _______________________________________________107

XML: Import Configuration ______________________________________________108

Import Configuration from External File ____________________________________108

Import Configuration from the Filesystem ___________________________________108

To Import Configuration in XML Format ____________________________________108

19: Security in Detail 109

Public Key Infrastructure ___________________________________________________109

TLS (SSL) ______________________________________________________________109

Digital Certificates ________________________________________________________109

Trusted Authorities _______________________________________________________109

Obtaining Certificates _____________________________________________________110

Self-Signed Certificates ____________________________________________________110

Certificate Formats _______________________________________________________110

OpenSSL _______________________________________________________________110

Steel Belted RADIUS _____________________________________________________111

Free RADIUS ___________________________________________________________111

20: Updating Firmware 112

Obtaining Firmware _______________________________________________________112

Loading New Firmware through Web Manager _________________________________112

To upload new firmware: ______________________________________________112

Loading New Firmware through FTP _________________________________________113

21: Branding the xSenso 114

Web Manager Customization _______________________________________________114

Short and Long Name Customization _________________________________________115

To Customize Short or Long Names ______________________________________115

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Appendix A: Technical Specifications 116

Analog Inputs ________________________________________________________116

Analog Outputs _______________________________________________________116

Relay Ports __________________________________________________________116

Architecture _________________________________________________________117

Network Interface _____________________________________________________117

Management _________________________________________________________117

Security _____________________________________________________________117

DAQ _______________________________________________________________118

Software ____________________________________________________________118

Power* _____________________________________________________________118

Environmental ________________________________________________________118

Physical Characteristics ________________________________________________118

Appendix B: Technical Support 119

Appendix C: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions 120

Converting Binary to Hexadecimal ___________________________________________120

Conversion Table _____________________________________________________120

Scientific Calculator ___________________________________________________120

Appendix D: Compliance 122

Appendix E: USB-CDC-ACM Device Driver File

for Windows Hosts 124

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List of Figures

Figure 2-1 Sample xSenso Configuration______________________________________________16

Figure 2-2 Sample Applications _____________________________________________________17

Figure 2-3 xSenso Wiring Diagram___________________________________________________19

Figure 2-4 xSenso Product Label ____________________________________________________21

Figure 3-1 xSenso 2100 Isolation Block Diagram________________________________________23

Figure 3-2 xSenso , Front View______________________________________________________23

Figure 3-3 xSenso Top/Front View __________________________________________________24

Figure 3-6 xSenso, Side View_______________________________________________________26

Figure 3-7 xSenso Bottom/Back Panel View ___________________________________________26

Figure 4-1 xSenso 21A2 Isolation Block Diagram________________________________________29

Figure 4-2 xSenso 21A2, Front View _________________________________________________30

Figure 4-3 xSenso 21A2 Top/Front View ______________________________________________30

Figure 4-6 xSenso, Side Views______________________________________________________32

Figure 4-7 xSenso Bottom/Back Panel View ___________________________________________33

Figure 5-1 xSenso 21R2 Isolation Block Diagram _______________________________________35

Figure 5-2 xSenso 21R2, Front View _________________________________________________36

Figure 5-3 xSenso 21R2 Top/Front View ______________________________________________36

Figure 5-6 xSenso, Side Views______________________________________________________38

Figure 5-7 xSenso Bottom/Back Panel View ___________________________________________39

Figure 7-1 xSenso Home Pages_____________________________________________________43

Figure 7-2 Device Status Pages_____________________________________________________44

Figure 7-4 Live Reading vs. Configuration Pages________________________________________46

Figure 7-5 Components of the Web Manager Page ______________________________________47

Figure 9-1 Analog Inputs 1 and 2 for xSenso ___________________________________________53

Figure 10-1 Charting Options in the Chart Tab by xSenso Model ___________________________59

Figure 11-1 xSenso 2100 Logging Tab________________________________________________61

Figure 11-2 xSenso 21A2 Logging Tab _______________________________________________62

Figure 11-3 xSenso 21R2 Logging Tab _______________________________________________62

Figure 12-1 xSenso 2100 Reading Tab _______________________________________________64

Figure 12-2 xSenso 21A2 Reading Tab _______________________________________________65

Figure 12-3 xSenso 21R2 Reading Tab _______________________________________________65

Figure 20-1 Uploading New Firmware _______________________________________________112

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List of Tables

Table 3-4 Analog Input LEDs _______________________________________________________24

Table 3-5 Ethernet LEDs __________________________________________________________25

Table 4-4 Analog Input and Analog Output LEDs _______________________________________31

Table 4-5 Ethernet LEDs __________________________________________________________31

Table 5-4 Analog Input and Relay Output LEDs ________________________________________37

Table 5-5 Ethernet LEDs __________________________________________________________37

Table 7-3 Comparing xSenso Home Page and Device Status Page Information _______________45

Table 8-1 Network Interface Settings _________________________________________________50

Table 8-2 Network 1 (eth0) Link Settings ______________________________________________52

Table 9-2 xSenso DAQ Command ___________________________________________________53

Table 9-3 DAQ Settings ___________________________________________________________54

Table 9-4 Analog Input Settings _____________________________________________________55

Table 9-5 Analog Output Settings ___________________________________________________56

Table 9-6 Relay Output Settings ____________________________________________________57

Table 10-2 Data Chart Settings _____________________________________________________60

Table 11-4 Data Logging Settings ___________________________________________________63

Table 13-1 xSenso Alarms and Reports ______________________________________________66

Table 13-2 Control Analog Output Settings ____________________________________________66

Table 13-3 Make Connection Settings ________________________________________________67

Table 13-4 Send Email Settings _____________________________________________________68

Table 13-5 FTP Put Settings _______________________________________________________69

Table 13-6 HTTP Post Settings _____________________________________________________70

Table 13-7 Control Relay Settings ___________________________________________________70

Table 13-8 SNMP Trap Settings ____________________________________________________71

Table 14-1 Tunnel Accept Mode Settings _____________________________________________73

Table 14-2 Modbus Settings _______________________________________________________75

Table 14-3 0xxxx Read/Write Coils (Function Codes 1, 5 and 15) __________________________75

Table 14-4 3xxxx Read Only Registers (Function Codes 4 and 23) _________________________76

Table 14-5 4xxxx Read/Write Holding Registers (Function Codes 3, 16 and 23) _______________76

Table 15-1 DNS Settings __________________________________________________________77

Table 15-2 FTP Settings __________________________________________________________78

Table 15-3 Syslog Settings ________________________________________________________78

Table 15-4 HTTP Settings _________________________________________________________79

Table 15-5 HTTP Authentication Settings _____________________________________________81

Table 15-6 RSS Settings __________________________________________________________81

Table 15-7 SNMP Settings _________________________________________________________82

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Table 15-8 SMTP Network Stack Settings _____________________________________________83

Table 16-1 SSH Server Host Keys ___________________________________________________85

Table 16-2 SSH Client Known Hosts _________________________________________________86

Table 16-3 SSH Server Authorized Users _____________________________________________87

Table 16-4 SSH Client Users _______________________________________________________87

Table 16-5 Certificate and Key Generation Settings _____________________________________89

Table 16-6 Upload Certificate Settings _______________________________________________90

Table 16-7 Trusted Authority Settings ________________________________________________91

Table 17-1 File Display Settings ____________________________________________________92

Table 17-2 File Modification Settings _________________________________________________93

Table 17-3 File Transfer Settings ____________________________________________________93

Table 17-4 IP Network Stack Settings ________________________________________________94

Table 17-5 ICMP Network Stack Settings _____________________________________________95

Table 17-6 ARP Network Stack Settings ______________________________________________95

Table 17-7 SMTP Settings _________________________________________________________96

Table 17-8 Ping Settings __________________________________________________________97

Table 17-9 Traceroute Settings _____________________________________________________98

Table 17-10 Log Settings __________________________________________________________98

Table 17-11 Clock Settings _______________________________________________________100

Table 17-12 System Settings ______________________________________________________101

Table 17-13 Discovery Settings ____________________________________________________102

Table 18-1 Email Configuration ____________________________________________________103

Table 18-2 CLI Configuration Settings _______________________________________________104

Table 18-3 Telnet Settings _______________________________________________________105

Table 18-4 SSH Settings _________________________________________________________105

Table 18-5 XML Exporting Configuration _____________________________________________106

Table 18-6 Exporting Status _______________________________________________________107

Table 18-7 Import Configuration from Filesystem Settings _______________________________108

Table 21-1 Short and Long Name Settings ___________________________________________115

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1: Using This Guide

Purpose and Audience

This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the xSenso. It is

intended for software developers and system integrators who are installing this product into their

designs.

Summary of Chapters

The remaining chapters in this guide include:

Chapter Description

2: Introduction Main features of the product and the protocols it supports.

Includes technical specifications.

3: Installation of xSenso Instructions for installing the xSenso 2100.

4: Installation of xSenso 21A2 Instructions for installing the xSenso 21A2.

5: Installation of xSenso 21R2 Instructions for installing the xSenso 21R2.

6: Using DeviceInstaller Instructions for viewing the current configuration using

DeviceInstaller.

7: Configuration Using Web Manager Instructions for accessing Web Manager and using it to configure

settings for the device.

8: Network Settings Instructions for configuring network settings.

9: Analog Input, Output and Relay

Settings

Instructions for configuring analog and relay settings.

10: Chart Instructions for viewing and configuring live analog chart data on

the Chart page.

11: Logging Instructions for running and configuring live data logs on the

Logging page.

12: Reading Instructions for reading live analog data on the Reading page.

13: Action Settings Instructions for configuring action for reports and alarms settings.

14: Tunnel and Modbus Settings Instructions for configuring modbus and tunnel settings.

15: Services Settings Instructions for configuring DNS, FTP, HTTP and Syslog settings.

16: Security Settings Instructions for configuring SSL security settings.

17: Maintenance and Diagnostics

Settings

Instructions to maintain the , view statistics, files, and diagnose

problems.

18: Advanced Settings Instructions for configuring email, CLI and XML settings.

19: Security in Detail Provides additional information on security settings available.

20: Updating Firmware Instructions for obtaining the latest firmware and updating the .

21: Branding the xSenso Instructions on how to brand your device.

Appendix A: Technical Specifications Technical specifications for the device.

Appendix B: Technical Support Instructions for contacting Lantronix Technical Support.

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Additional Documentation

Visit the Lantronix Web site at www.lantronix.com/support/documentation for the latest

documentation and the following additional documentation.

Appendix C: Binary to Hexadecimal

Conversions

Instructions for converting binary values to hexadecimals.

Appendix D: Compliance Lantronix compliance information.

Appendix E: USB-CDC-ACM Device

Driver File for Windows Hosts

Information about the device driver file for windows host.

Document Description

xSenso Command Reference Instructions for accessing Command Mode (the command line

interface) using a Telnet connection, SSH connection or through the

USB port. Detailed information about the commands. Also provides

details for XML configuration and status.

xSenso Quick Start Guide Instructions for getting the xSenso up and running.

DeviceInstaller Online Help Instructions for using the Lantronix Windows-based utility to locate the

xSenso and to view its current settings.

Chapter (continued) Description

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2: Introduction

xSenso is a compact DIN-rail or wall mount solution that enables sensors with analog outputs

(voltage or current) to easily and transparently send real-time data to any node on the network or

over the Internet. xSenso is an ideal solution for remote monitoring and data logging of critical

events in process control and automation applications. With its low port density, xSenso can be

affordably installed in dispersed locations. In applications where analog sensors and controllers

are used, xSenso can be configured to send alarms via emails or text messages when readings

are outside predefined ranges. These alarms allow control engineers to take immediate corrective

action when certain thresholds are met. Its embedded web server makes it possible to monitor the

input readings, chart or log the data using browsers on computers, smartphones, and tablets from

anywhere in the world.

There are three Lantronix xSenso device servers:

 xSenso 2100 with two analog inputs (part number XSO210000-01-S)

 xSenso 21A2 with two analog inputs and two analog output (part number XSO21A200-01-S)

 xSenso 21R2 with two analog inputs and two relay outputs (part number XSO21R200-01-S)

Key Features

 Power Supply: 9-30 VDC input voltage (1 terminal screw block and 1 locking barrel jack,

where when both are used, may operate as redundancy and failover)

 Ethernet: 1 Port Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base-TX (auto-sensing for speed, duplex and

cross-over CAT5 cable)

 Analog Inputs (All Models): 2 configurable analog inputs with available ranges: ±100mV,

±1V, ±10V or ±20mA

 Analog Outputs (xSenso 21A2): 2 configurable isolated analog outputs with available ranges:

0-10V, 0-20mA

 Relay Outputs (xSenso 21R2): 2 independently isolated mechanical form-C relays

 Wireless:USB Ports: One 2.0 full speed USB port for device management and configuration

 Temperature Range: Storage and operating temperature between -40° to +85°C

Note: UL-certified operating temperature is -40° to +75°C

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Figure 2-1 Sample xSenso Configuration

Figure 2-1 is an example of how the xSenso can send sensor data (e.g., temperature and humidity

readings), over shared networks or the internet to a PC, laptop, or a smart phone. Third party data

acquisition applications (e.g., DASYLab, LabVIEW or MATLAB) can also be interfaced with the

xSenso to read and log the sensor’s data.

Applications

The xSenso device server connects analog sensors such as those listed below to Ethernet

networks using the IP protocol family.

 Temperature Gauge

 Environmental Data Sensors

 Gas Monitoring Devices

 Sensors measuring humidity, pressure, flow, level, force, weight and gas or air quality

Sample Applications

Figure 2-2 below demonstrates three sample xSenso applications:

1. A simple process control example consists of an analog pressure sensor on the input and an

analog valve on the output.

2. Using xSenso 21A2 between the sensor and input of the controller would allow users to

extract data right over the xSenso ethernet port. In this case, the xSenso can be configured to

output the analog signals exactly as receives it on the analog input.

3. The xSenso 21A2 can actually replace the Legacy controller and control the process the exact

way it used to be done.

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Figure 2-2 Sample Applications

Note: See Sample Applications on page 16 for an explanation of Figure 2-2.

Protocol Support

The xSenso device server contains a full-featured IP stack. Supported protocols include:

 ARP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP AUTH, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Modbus TCP, UDP/IP, TCP/IP, SSH,

SSL, TLS, RSS, UPnP, ICMP, BOOTP, DHCP, Auto IP, Telnet, SNTP, FTP, FTPS, DNS,

TFTP, XML and Syslog for network communications and management.

 TFTP for uploading/downloading files.

 FTP and HTTP/HTTPS web server for firmware upgrades and uploading/downloading files.

 TCP/IP, UDP/IP, Telnet, SSH, SSL, TCP AES and UDP AES for command/response based

data acquisition application or alarm triggered connection

 HTTP/HTTPS web based monitoring of input readings, chart and data logging

 SMTP AUTH, HTTP/HTTPS Post, FTP/FTPS Put and SNMP Traps for alarm triggered

notification

 SNTP for device clock synchronization

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1

3

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Troubleshooting Capabilities

The xSenso offers a comprehensive diagnostic toolset that lets you troubleshoot problems quickly

and easily. Available from the CLI or Web Manager, the diagnostic tools let you:

 View memory and IP socket information.

 Perform ping and traceroute operations.

 Conduct forward or reverse DNS lookup operations.

 View all processes currently running on the xSenso, including CPU utilization.

 View system log messages.

Configuration Methods

After installation, the xSenso requires configuration. For the unit to operate correctly on a network,

it must have a unique IP address on the network. There are four basic methods for logging into the

xSenso and assigning IP addresses and other configurable settings:

 Web Manager: View and configure all settings easily through a web browser using the

Lantronix Web Manager. (See “Configuration Using Web Manager” on page 42.)

 DeviceInstaller: Configure the IP address and related settings and view current settings on

the xSenso using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on a PC attached to a network. You will

need the latest version of DeviceInstaller. (See “Using DeviceInstaller” on page 40.)

 Command Mode: There are two methods for accessing Command Mode (CLI): making a

Telnet or SSH connection, or connecting a PC or other host running a terminal emulation

program to the unit’s USB port. (See Configuration Using the MGMT (USB) Port below and the

xSenso Command Reference Guide for instructions and available commands.)

 XML: The xSenso supports XML-based configuration and setup records that make device

configuration transparent to users and administrators. XML is easily editable with a standard

text or XML editor. (See the xSenso Command Reference Guide for instructions and

commands.)

Configuration Using the MGMT (USB) Port

In order to configure and manage the device, connect the computer via USB cable to the xSenso

MGMT port and run a terminal emulation program (e.g., Tera Term).

Note: Device connection will be lost upon reboot. Close the connection (also close

emulation program terminal if needed), unplug and plug in the USB port, and reopen the

connection.

1. Install the USB device driver, as necessary.

Connection to the MGMT port is via USB-CDC-ACM. This driver is available in Windows. In

order to enable Windows to recognize the USB-CDC-ACM connection to the Lantronix device,

the driver installation file referenced below needs to be provided when prompted by the

Windows Device Driver Installation Wizard. For Windows 7 installation, it is recommended to

manually install the driver before plugging in the USB cable to the xSenso device port. This

can be done by installing a legacy driver for a COM port, with the Have Disk... option.

The device installation file (linux-cdc-acm.inf) may be accessed in one of two ways:

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a. DeviceInstaller installation directory (typically at c:\Program File\Lantronix\Device

Installer\4.3).

b. Follow the instructions inAppendix E: USB-CDC-ACM Device Driver File for Windows

Hosts to create the .inf file and follow the windows driver installation steps as outlined

above.

2. Connect the USB cable to the MGMT (USB) port of the xSenso device.

3. Connect the USB cable from the xSenso to the USB port on your computer.

4. Apply power. If drivers are installed, a virtual com port will be created on the computer.

5. Launch an emulation program terminal (e.g., Tera Term) and select the virtual com port.

6. Open up the virtual com port. The serial setting should be 9600, 8, none, and 1.

7. Click OK.

8. Press Enter in the terminal window. You will be prompted to login.

9. Login to the xSenso to configure it. The default login and password:

- User Name: admin

- Password: PASS

xSenso Wiring Example

In Figure 2-3 below, there are two sensors connected to the inputs of the xSenso. One is the

temperature sensor and the other is the humidity sensor. In this example, Relay 1 is associated

with the temperature sensor and Relay 2 with the humidity sensor. In Relay 1, the Normally Open

(NO) pin allows the green light to stay on under normal operations. Once the Normally Closed

(NC) pin is activated, the green light will be turned off and the red light will be turned on indicating

an alarm condition. The threshhold ranges can be defined within the xSenso web interface. In

Relay 2, a buzzer is connected to Normally Open (NO) pin and once the alarm condition is met,

the relay will be closed and the buzzer will sound.

Figure 2-3 xSenso Wiring Diagram

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Addresses and Port Numbers

Hardware Address

The hardware address is also referred to as the Ethernet address, physical address, or MAC

address. Sample hardware address:

 00---14-1B-18

 00:::14:1B:18

IP Address

Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP address. This address references

the specific unit.

Port Numbers

Every TCP connection and every UDP datagram is defined by a destination and source IP

address, and a destination and source port number. For example, a Telnet server commonly uses

TCP port number 23.

The following is a list of the default server port numbers running on the xSenso:

 TCP Port 22: SSH Server (Command Mode configuration)

 TCP Port 23: Telnet Server (Command Mode configuration)

 TCP Port 80: HTTP (Web Manager configuration)

 TCP Port 21: FTP

 UDP Port 30718: LDP (Lantronix Discovery Protocol) port

 TCP/UDP Port 10001: Tunnel 1 (see note below)

 UDP Port 1900 and TCP Port 30179: UPnP

Note: Additional TCP/UDP ports and tunnels will be available, depending on the product

type. The default numbering of each additional TCP/UDP port and corresponding tunnel

will increase sequentially (i.e., TCP/UDP Port 1000X: Tunnel X).

Product Information Label

The product information label on the unit contains the

following information about the specific unit:

 Bar code

 Product Revision

 Part Number

 Serial Number (MAC Address)

 Manufacturing Date Code

Note: The hardware address on the

label is also the product serial number.

The hardware address on the label is the

address for the Ethernet (eth0) interface.

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